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Project Controls Specialist

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Employment Type: Contract Industry: Engineering & Technical Job Number: 51095696 Pay Rate: $60-74.31 / hour

Job Description

Job Posting: Project Controls Specialist

Location: 14000 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – Hybrid (2 days remote)

Overview
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support planning, monitoring, and controlling of complex projects. This role is key to ensuring that project schedules, budgets, and progress are accurately tracked and reported in alignment with OPG governance and best practices.

The successful candidate will provide project controls expertise across scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and reporting, collaborating closely with project managers, vendors, and stakeholders to maintain project performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish, maintain, and manage project baseline plans and ensure updates follow the change control process.
  • Support project progression through phase gates, providing data, analysis, and reporting as required.
  • Track and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6, integrating vendor activities and overseeing scheduling practices.
  • Maintain cost information in EcoSys and support accurate monthly forecasting.
  • Configure and maintain control accounts in OPG project systems.
  • Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports leveraging Excel, Microsoft BI, and other project reporting tools.
  • Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor performance and identify variances.
  • Support establishment and management of contracts, ensuring progress tracking and reporting aligns with project objectives.
  • Conduct stakeholder management to ensure project controls principles and processes are consistently applied.
  • Assist with project closeout activities, ensuring documentation and reporting are complete and compliant.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant project controls experience, preferably in engineering, construction, or nuclear projects.
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6, EcoSys, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost tracking, and project reporting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • PMP, PMI-SP, or EVM certifications are considered an asset.
Key Competencies
  • Expertise in project scheduling, cost control, and reporting
  • Ability to track and forecast project performance using EVM principles
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Effective collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Knowledge of project governance and phase-gate processes
Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Looking for more opportunities? Check out our website at jobs.spiritomega.com

REQ ID: RFP 25-142 Project Controls Officer
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Meet Your Recruiter

Christopher Malcovish
Sr. Recruiter / Account Manager

As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Spirit Omega Staffing in Calgary, Alberta, I lead full-cycle recruitment for complex engineering and technology positions across multiple industries, with a strong emphasis on the oil and gas sector. With over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition and human resources, I bring a deep understanding of the unique workforce demands across sectors such as energy, biomedical, commercial property management, aerospace, and defense.

At Spirit Omega, I partner with hiring managers, C-suite leaders, and project stakeholders to deliver customized staffing solutions that align with business strategy and technical requirements. My expertise includes sourcing and securing high-caliber candidates for roles in software development, infrastructure, automation, mechanical and electrical engineering, and project management. I maintain and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS), including Avature, and ensure a seamless candidate experience from outreach through onboarding.

I also work closely with immigration teams and third-party vendors to support workforce mobility and compliance in both Canadian and U.S. markets. A SHRM-CP certified professional, I hold a BA and MS in Human Resources Management and Services from Southern New Hampshire University.

My mission at Spirit Omega is to build diverse, qualified talent pipelines that fuel innovation and performance across the industries shaping our future — from energy and infrastructure to advanced technology and defense — with a special focus on oil and gas-related engineering roles that are critical to operational success and long-term sustainability.

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